Harrisonburg To Require Noise Permit for Large Gatherings

Starting on September 15th, Harrisonburg will require residents to acquire a permit 15 days in advance for any gatherings held outside with 100 or more attendants. 

According to the City's website: "To register a smaller social gathering of less than 100 people, contact the non-emergency number at 540-434-4436. If complaints are received, the registrant will receive one warning and any additional complaints will result in officers responding."

For other noise complaints, here are the cities guidlines:

​"Large party nuisance - the creation of plainly audible sound that emanates from a gathering of 10 or more people, where the gathering is not completely contained within a structure and is audible across a property line, through partitions, or at a distance of 100 feet. 
This ordinance can be enforced during the day and night."

For more information on Noise ordinances, see the city's website.